Water Well Drill Rig Mechanic

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Water Well Drilling HD Mechanic 

Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain drill rigs and support equipment in accordance with the manufacture’s (OEM) specifications and Fortescue’s procedures.
• Identify when maintenance consumables and supplies are to be ordered to ensure the continuous operation of the fleet.
• Attend and actively participate in toolbox & safety meetings to ensure safe work compliance and identify deficiencies and action plans.
• Maintain & operate vehicles, tools and equipment to company standards.
• Ensure the SAP/FMG work management process is followed.
• Ensure accurate, efficient and effective information is entered into SAP, including Notifications, work orders and time confirmations. 
• Assist with Improvement initiatives, that positively affects fleet performance.  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Trade Certificate as an HD Mechanic 
• Hold a current C class license (HR preferable)
• High level of safety awareness and orientation
• Ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.
• Experience with OEM diagnostic tooling 
• Experience using suite of Microsoft programs.
• Previous experience with Drills and support fleet preferred. 
• Experience with automation desired 

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified